Cove Lake Recreation Area

The Cove Lake Recreation Area is a perfect summer getaway and an ideal place to camp, picnic or recreate. It envelops the shores of a 160-acre mountain lake near the 2,700-foot-tall Mount Magazine, the highest point in the state of Arkansas.

Facilities

The recreation area provides picnic areas, campsites and a group shelter, as well as multiple activities, including miniature golf, canoe and paddleboat rentals. The campground offers multiple single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water are also provided. Multiple picnic areas are available on the lake shore, including a picnic shelter that has electricity.

Nearby attractions

The recreation area is about 15 miles south of the town of Paris, in Logan County, Arkansas. A scenic route to the top of Mount Magazine is a beautiful 10 mile drive north from Havana, Arkansas.

Natural feaures

The recreation area is situated in a mixed forest of mature trees and is located in the Arkansas River Valley in the Ozark National Forest.

Recreation

Popular activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, water skiing and scenic drives. A boat ramp is available and an on-site concessionaire provides boat rentals and other equipment available for purchase. The lake is home to catfish, large mouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie and perch. It is stocked every other year, although a small amount of catfish are stocked annually and just prior to a yearly kids' fishing derby hosted at the lake.

Driving directions to Cove Lake Recreation Area

From Paris, take Highway 109 south, then turn southeast on Highway 309 for 9 miles.

Location and contact info

Cove Lake Loop, AR 72855

For campground inquires, please call:479-963-6421

Cove Lake Recreation Area details

Checkin time: 2:00 PM
Checkout time: 12:00 PM
Max num of people: 6
Max num of vehicles: 2
Site rating: Preferred
Max vehicle length: 60

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Amenities at Cove Lake Recreation Area

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Shade

supplies
Picnic tables
BBQ
Fire pit
Picnic table

Activities at Cove Lake Recreation Area

Camping

Hiking

Wildlife viewing

Hunting

Boating

Fishing

Other recreation concession site

Swimming site

Biking

Day use area

Water sports

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